Beethoven: The 32 Piano Sonatas - 10-CD Box Set by Aldo Ciccolini

Product Information

• UPC: 7619930310016
• Product Type: 10-CD Box Set
• Genre: Classical Piano Music
• Language: Instrumental (No Lyrics, with booklet notes in English, French, and German)
• Recorded: Not specified in available details
• Release Date: 2006
• Label: Cascavelle
• Total Duration: Approximately 10 hours (estimated from standard recordings of the complete sonatas)
• Number of Discs: 10
• Number of Tracks: 32 sonatas across multiple tracks (exact track count per disc not detailed in sources)
• Format: Standard CD Audio

Overview

Delve into the profound depth and innovative spirit of Ludwig van Beethoven's complete 32 piano sonatas, masterfully performed by the legendary pianist Aldo Ciccolini in this comprehensive 10-CD box set. Spanning Beethoven's early, middle, and late periods, these sonatas showcase his evolution from Classical elegance to Romantic expressiveness, offering listeners a journey through some of the most influential works in piano literature. Ciccolini's interpretations bring clarity and emotional nuance, making this set ideal for classical enthusiasts seeking a detailed exploration of Beethoven's piano masterpieces in a single collection.

German Translation - Übersicht
Tauchen Sie ein in die tiefe und innovative Geisteshaltung von Ludwig van Beethovens vollständigen 32 Klaviersonaten, meisterhaft interpretiert vom legendären Pianisten Aldo Ciccolini in diesem umfassenden 10-CD-Boxset. Diese Sonaten umspannen Beethovens frühe, mittlere und späte Perioden und zeigen seine Entwicklung von klassischer Eleganz zu romantischer Expressivität, bieten den Hörern eine Reise durch einige der einflussreichsten Werke der Klavierliteratur. Ciccolinis Interpretationen verleihen Klarheit und emotionale Nuancen, was dieses Set ideal für Klassikbegeisterte macht, die eine detaillierte Erkundung von Beethovens Klavier-Meisterwerken in einer Sammlung suchen.

Product Features

Format and Dimensions

• Sturdy 10-CD box set with a compact design for easy storage and display, compatible with all standard CD players and digital devices.

  Duration and Track Count

• Total runtime estimated at around 10 hours, providing an extensive and immersive listening experience across the sonatas.
• Contains 32 individual sonatas divided across 10 discs, with each disc featuring multiple movements for organized playback.

  Audio Quality and Compatibility

• High-fidelity digital recording, ensuring clear and dynamic sound that captures the subtleties of Ciccolini's performance.
• Versatile compatibility with CD players, computers, and streaming systems, allowing for both traditional and modern listening formats.

Interesting Facts

Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas are considered a cornerstone of piano repertoire, often referred to as the "New Testament of piano literature" by pianists and scholars, as they demonstrate his revolutionary approach to form and expression. Aldo Ciccolini, a revered Italian pianist known for his sensitive and poetic style, recorded this set later in his career, bringing a lifetime of experience to works that range from the youthful energy of the early sonatas to the profound introspection of the late ones, such as the "Moonlight" and "Appassionata" sonatas. This box set from Cascavelle highlights Ciccolini's ability to convey the emotional arc of Beethoven's compositions, earning praise for its balance of technical prowess and interpretive depth in reviews.

German Translation - Interessante Fakten
Beethovens 32 Klaviersonaten gelten als Eckpfeiler des Klavierrepertoires und werden oft als "Neues Testament der Klavierliteratur" bezeichnet, da sie seinen revolutionären Ansatz in Form und Ausdruck demonstrieren. Aldo Ciccolini, ein verehrter italienischer Pianist, bekannt für seinen sensiblen und poetischen Stil, nahm dieses Set später in seiner Karriere auf, wobei er eine Lebenserfahrung in Werke einbrachte, die von der jugendlichen Energie der frühen Sonaten bis zur tiefen Introspektion der späten reichen, wie den "Mondschein-" und "Appassionata"-Sonaten. Dieses Boxset von Cascavelle hebt Ciccolinis Fähigkeit hervor, den emotionalen Bogen von Beethovens Kompositionen zu vermitteln, und erhielt Lob für den Ausgleich von technischer Geschicklichkeit und interpretativer Tiefe in Rezensionen.

Track Listing

This 10-CD set contains Beethoven's complete 32 piano sonatas, with each sonata comprising multiple movements. Specific track timings and disc allocations are not detailed in the provided sources, but the sonatas are typically organized chronologically or thematically. Below is a general outline based on standard recordings:

• Disc 1-2: Sonatas Nos. 1-8 (e.g., Op. 2 No. 1, Op. 2 No. 2, Op. 2 No. 3, etc.)
• Disc 3-5: Sonatas Nos. 9-16 (including famous works like "Pathétique" Op. 13 and "Moonlight" Op. 27 No. 2)
• Disc 6-8: Sonatas Nos. 17-24 (such as "Appassionata" Op. 57)
• Disc 9-10: Sonatas Nos. 25-32 (late sonatas like Op. 101, Op. 106 "Hammerklavier", and Op. 111)

For precise movement timings, refer to the CD booklet or additional resources, as exact details were not available in the source material.

Publishers

Published by Cascavelle Disques in 2006, with production support from Office de la Glane. Artwork by Peter Knapp; photos by Nicolas Tourrenc and Siggi Bucher. All rights reserved; for more information, visit www.doffice.ch or the Cascavelle website.

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